“Late in life, after his mother had died, his father cried at baptisms and funerals and sappy movies on TV, age stripping away a final protective layer. Now Henry could feel the same softening taking place inside him, a helpless grief for the past and boundless pity for the world, and that was right too. No fool like an old fool.”
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Stewart O'Nan is an American novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into everyday life. His works often focus on the daily lives of ordinary people, depicting the complexity of human nature and the diversity of life through delicate pen strokes. more
“The head is bigger but the heart is infinitely more powerful.”
“There was as much emotion generated between them now as if they had been lovers.”
“I didn't want the details: I just wanted to know how to feel.”
“Never confuse emotivism for critical thinking skills.”